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Cromolyn Sodium

OTC Nasal RxCUI 1797851
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Cromolyn Sodium
Route
Nasal
Label date
2021-06-01

Indications and usage

Uses to prevent and relieve nasal symptoms of hay fever and other nasal allergies:

  • runny/itchy nose
  • sneezing
  • allergic stuffy nose

Purpose

Nasal allergy symptom controller

Dosage and administration

Directions

  • see package insert on how to use pump
  • parent or care provider must supervise the use of this product by young children
  • adults and children 2 years and older:
  • spray once into each nostril. Repeat 3-4 times a day (every 4-6 hours). If needed, may be used up to 6 times a day.
  • use every day while in contact with the cause of your allergies (pollen, molds, pets, and dust)
  • to prevent nasal allergy symptoms, use before contact with the cause of your allergies. For best results, start using up to one week before contact.
  • if desired, you can use this product with other medicines, including other allergy medicines.
  • children under 2 years: Do not use unless directed by a doctor.

Warnings

For external use only Do not use

  • if you are allergic to any of the ingredients Ask a doctor before use if you have
  • fever
  • discolored nasal discharge
  • sinus pain
  • wheezing When using this product
  • it may take several days of use to notice an effect. Your best effect may not be seen for 1 to 2 weeks.
  • brief stinging or sneezing may occur right after use
  • do not use it to treat sinus infection, asthma, or cold symptoms
  • do not share this bottle with anyone else as this may spread germs Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • shortness of breath, wheezing, or chest tightness occurs
  • hives or swelling of the mouth or throat occurs
  • your symptoms worsen
  • you have new symptoms
  • your symptoms do not begin to improve within two weeks
  • you need to use for more than 12 weeks If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Do not use

  • if you are allergic to any of the ingredients

Ask a doctor before use if

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • fever
  • discolored nasal discharge
  • sinus pain
  • wheezing

When using this product

this product

  • it may take several days of use to notice an effect. Your best effect may not be seen for 1 to 2 weeks.
  • brief stinging or sneezing may occur right after use
  • do not use it to treat sinus infection, asthma, or cold symptoms
  • do not share this bottle with anyone else as this may spread germs

Stop use and ask a doctor if

and ask a doctor if

  • shortness of breath, wheezing, or chest tightness occurs
  • hives or swelling of the mouth or throat occurs
  • your symptoms worsen
  • you have new symptoms
  • your symptoms do not begin to improve within two weeks
  • you need to use for more than 12 weeks

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Active ingredient (label)

(per spray) Cromolyn sodium 5.2 mg

Inactive ingredients

s benzalkonium chloride, edetate disodium, purified water

Keep out of reach of children

of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.